tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1141389372295995148..comments2015-03-03T08:04:44.731-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Disco Shirts And Marty Smith's Beard Make Friday TV FunDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30550342982260019512009-03-22T18:18:00.000-04:002009-03-22T18:18:00.000-04:00JD, Based on past SPEED management decisions it wo...JD, Based on past SPEED management decisions it would appear that the disco shirts were either (1) chosen by Hunter Nickles personally or (2) bean-counter revenge.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90846086007088024922009-03-21T14:29:00.000-04:002009-03-21T14:29:00.000-04:00Red shirts on Saturday for the SPEED gang. Let's h...Red shirts on Saturday for the SPEED gang. Let's hope the disco look is over.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4120476237686466882009-03-21T12:19:00.000-04:002009-03-21T12:19:00.000-04:00No reason for any sports announcerto have a coat a...No reason for any sports announcer<BR/>to have a coat and tie.<BR/>"When in Rome.....50 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33981811237037036792009-03-21T08:05:00.000-04:002009-03-21T08:05:00.000-04:00Daly Planet Editor said..."The hardest part for me...Daly Planet Editor said...<BR/>"The hardest part for me is when Marty and Mike are out there in the summer heat standing among everyone else wearing polo shirts.<BR/><BR/>These two hard working guys are in suits and ties and have been told there are no exceptions. <BR/><BR/>Talk about looking out of place."<BR/><BR/>what i don't understand is this: who are they trying to impress by forcing marty and mike into suits at a track? i mean, look around you when you go to a race: i certainly don't see any fans in suits and ties in dover or pocono. it wouldn't diminish their journalistic cred by having them in slacks and polo shirts (altho' i always enjoy seeing marty in jeans and a t-shirt myself -- just looks right on him!) in fact, "decorating" them in suits makes them stand out -- and not in a good way. it makes them look elitist and above the unwashed masses. is that the image espn wants for these guys? truly baffling.<BR/><BR/>on top of all the other problems espn has with broadcasting nascar, this would seem to be a minor moment but i truly enjoy marty and mike and feel that this is just a silly edict from espn.<BR/><BR/>and marty? keep the freakin' beard, man, unless your wife hates it (altho' the summer may be a beast with that beard.) not sure if it's a "protest beard" or not but it's a keeper!redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15388194147700430102009-03-21T00:44:00.000-04:002009-03-21T00:44:00.000-04:00There have been a few crazy choices made for the S...There have been a few crazy choices made for the Speed folks. They do need a fashion designer. The positive is, <B>no suits and ties</B>. I'm sure anyone from FOX reading TDP has to think,"if that's all they can complain about, we're doing ok. <BR/>Even if the clothing is off a little I can deal with it. I see a lot less of the FOX personnel than I used to when the other network broadcasts.<BR/><BR/>As for the self proclaimed "Worldwide Leader in Sports" I could care less what they do. Still haven't watched a NN show this year. PRN isn't the best either but thankfully they will call the Saturday legends race. If I want to see the race I will have to tune to the channel, but you can't make me listen.<BR/>When ESPN makes a change in the booth, loosens up and acts like their having fun, and of course gets better reviews on TDP, I may be back.Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10695831353283754366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67183965918485465562009-03-20T23:18:00.000-04:002009-03-20T23:18:00.000-04:00The hardest part for me is when Marty and Mike are...The hardest part for me is when Marty and Mike are out there in the summer heat standing among everyone else wearing polo shirts.<BR/><BR/>These two hard working guys are in suits and ties and have been told there are no exceptions. <BR/><BR/>Talk about looking out of place.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74727236257185620542009-03-20T23:02:00.000-04:002009-03-20T23:02:00.000-04:00It seems like no one in NASCAR is a big enough sta...It seems like no one in NASCAR is a big enough star on ESPN not to follow the dress code. The only person I have seen not to have to follow it is Bobby Knight. He refuses to wear suits--even though all the other basketball guys, including Digger Phelps, has to wear them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71840632698187874382009-03-20T22:56:00.000-04:002009-03-20T22:56:00.000-04:00Marty, keep the Fu! The fans have spoken!Marty, keep the Fu! The fans have spoken!Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36773844012525401432009-03-20T22:54:00.000-04:002009-03-20T22:54:00.000-04:00JDI was already to mention the need for sunglasses...JD<BR/>I was already to mention the need for sunglasses but it was your last line. :0<BR/><BR/>Did not get to see much tv today but DID catch a glimpse of these ridiculous shirts.<BR/><BR/>INDEED who does the wardrobe for these men? Last year ALL wore ill-fitting shirts, whether if was the long sleeved black shirts in 100 degree weather, or the Khaki shirts that Mikey called jammies on TWIN.<BR/><BR/>But yes, these shirts are flattering to nobody.<BR/><BR/>We have a nice looking bunch on tv and they insult the guys with such bad clothings. Let the guys pick out their own or maybe their wives. I bet they'd look better and come in under budget.<BR/><BR/>:)Sophiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88562350046670453662009-03-20T22:31:00.000-04:002009-03-20T22:31:00.000-04:00I like Marty's beard, but I wish someone would tel...I like Marty's beard, but I wish someone would tell him that the hair needs to go. That modified mohawk is for kids. Actually, I think that hairdo isn't for anyone, but it's especially bad on any guy older than 18. Whomever came up with that whole scruffy, uncombed bedhead needs a good smack.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80641627745854961832009-03-20T22:13:00.000-04:002009-03-20T22:13:00.000-04:00I mentioned the shirts in the prior column. Don't ...I mentioned the shirts in the prior column. Don't the guys have any say on what they wear? I'm not going to bag on them because I know all of them would NEVER make that fashion choice. Get me the name of the wardrobe director and turn me loose.<BR/><BR/>A plea to ESPN, please, please, please let Mike M and Marty S dress in clothes race fans can relate to. Even slacks and an ESPN polo shirt would be better than suits. <BR/><BR/>I like Marty's beard. I hope he keeps it. Maybe he can use it as a bargaining tool. He shaves if he doesn't have to wear a suit.Dothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8926419897301294332009-03-20T21:42:00.000-04:002009-03-20T21:42:00.000-04:00Like Donna Summer would say,"Gotta have some hot s...Like Donna Summer would say,<BR/>"Gotta have some hot stuff baby this evening. Gotta have some hot stuff baby tonight".<BR/><BR/>Those shirts were pathetic. Who in heaven's name is their costumer? If Mr Blackwell were still alive, these guys would certainly make the 10 Worst Dressed list.darbarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52593310845540461112009-03-20T21:19:00.000-04:002009-03-20T21:19:00.000-04:00PS - on Marty's beard. Last year around the start ...PS - on Marty's beard. Last year around the start of the chase, he grew a wicked-cool fu-manchu-shaped mustache. It showed up one a couple of ESPN broadcasts about 50-60% grown in... but then he shaved it off. I thought it looked great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19531550566905261192009-03-20T21:13:00.000-04:002009-03-20T21:13:00.000-04:00Heh heh. I noticed the shirts, too. That photo you...Heh heh. I noticed the shirts, too. That photo you found is like the exact material. <BR/><BR/>What's more the shirts had a lot of slack. It's been a few years - hasn't anyone bothered to measure the arm length of the announcers yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35839651072128761592009-03-20T21:11:00.000-04:002009-03-20T21:11:00.000-04:00Thankfully they do not show the booth guys too oft...Thankfully they do not show the booth guys too often or I would be somewhat distracted. Finally caught Marty's beard, I like Jimmie's better, must be a red thing I don't like Vicker's that much either but they must be the thing to do these days in Nascar unless your in the Gilette young guns.Newracefanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4158050888251858762009-03-20T20:47:00.000-04:002009-03-20T20:47:00.000-04:00NRF, Hard to take someone seriously wearing that g...NRF, <BR/><BR/>Hard to take someone seriously wearing that get-up. Even worse when calling qualifying or a crash in practice, like Mikey's. <BR/><BR/>As they say at ESPN, that was "a swing and a whiff." Strike one.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65927234107414106102009-03-20T20:39:00.000-04:002009-03-20T20:39:00.000-04:00Caught the shirts, they are making poor Mike Joy l...Caught the shirts, they are making poor Mike Joy look like he needs to lose over 50 pounds, I know TV adds weight but this is just silly.Newracefanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.com